The Perrin meme primarily draws from the character Perrin Aybara from the Wheel of Time series, known for his stoic demeanor, yellow eyes, and internal struggle with his wolf-like nature. As the series transitioned to television, screen captures of Perrin's intense facial expressions and brooding moments became popular reaction images to represent being 'deep in thought,' 'quietly judging,' or 'fighting the inner beast.' Beyond the fandom, the template is used to convey moments of intense focus or when someone is trying to remain calm in a chaotic situation, making it a favorite for both book lovers and general meme enthusiasts.